radiator has a hole in it. what to do?

[Warren]

my buddy and i where riding down a gravel road and he was ahead of me and throwing rocks back. well one hit my radiator just right and punched a hole in it. what should i do....


1) call the dealership and see if it's covered on warranty?

2) call the dealership and buy a new one?

3) take it to work with me and try to TIG weld the broken vein?

4) take it to a radiator shop?

what do you guys think?

[Sand84]

1 and 2 shoud not have even crossed your mind     I'm not sure I'd prolly call a radiator shop and see what they say.. 

[dick-84]

I would take it to a radiator shop and see what it will cost. 

[preddy08]

I would take it to a radiator shop and see what it will cost. 

I had a radiator out of my mustang fixed for 35 bucks. I would go that route.

[Peelz]

I would take it to a radiator shop and see what it will cost. 

I had a radiator out of my mustang fixed for 35 bucks. I would go that route.

+1 used to do that all the time.

and your sig is even better now!

[kyledvor61]

I would take it to a radiator shop and see what it will cost. 

I had a radiator out of my mustang fixed for 35 bucks. I would go that route.

+1 used to do that all the time.

and your sig is even better now!

[Warren]

I would take it to a radiator shop and see what it will cost. 

I had a radiator out of my mustang fixed for 35 bucks. I would go that route.

+1 used to do that all the time.

you used to fix radiators or you used to get them fixed?


and i called 2 different dealerships. apparently you have to buy the fan and radiator all together and the one dealership said it would be $471 and the other said it would be $504  damnit i thought they would be cheaper. does anyone make a good aftermarket one for cheaper then this?

[Bert]

PWR
PWR5494 Raptor 700 06-08 $449
http://www.pwr-performance.com/atv.htm
Hopefully yours is fixable or check with a sponsor for a better price.
I would also consider a used one from ebay or a forum member.

[Bert]

 Cooling fan alternative 
http://www.raptorsource.com/forum/index.php?topic=1379.0

[Warren]

i'm looking on ebay now. and i have a wanted ad up in the classified. i hope someone can help me out here. this shit couldn't have happened at a worse time with the silver lake trip just around the corner. 

[darkside94]

if i was you i would kick your friends ass 

[Bert]

I don't think you have anything to worry about Warren, I bet it can be fixed for cheap if you find the right repair man  

[Warren]

if i was you i would kick your friends ass 

he didn't mean to do it. i mean he wasn't fish tailing or anything he was just hauling ass up in front of me.


i found a PWR radiator on ebay for $399 is that a good deal?

[preddy08]

if i was you i would kick your friends ass 

he didn't mean to do it. i mean he wasn't fish tailing or anything he was just hauling ass up in front of me.


i found a PWR radiator on ebay for $399 is that a good deal?

I was going to sugest the PWR radiator. They are a GOOD company that makes larger radiator that is suppose to drop the temps 10* or so. I would buy that before a stocker any day. First I would try to have it fixed for cheap.

[Flynbyu]

Definitely call a radiator shop.

Your repair costs would be minimal vs. replacing it with a new one.

Second, invest in a radiator grill cover. I spent $20.00 on the one I bought.

~Brian